On 11/6/07, Wookey <wookey@wookware.org> wrote:

Hi! Thank you Wookey! :-)

> We have designed an add-on board which makes the balloon into a thin
> client - it has ethernet, VGA-out, and USB for mouse, keyboard etc.
> (and other IO, including SD cards
> However at this moment in time there is only one of these in the
> world. We will be getting some more done soon and making sure that the
> whole thing works properly. This board should make balloon into a very
> nice Thin client.

That is wonderful!
But way not add PS2 inputs for mouse and keyboard?
USB things are more expensive hire...  :-/
(sory, but i need to think with that)

> > You have a Balloon build option focused on a thin client needs
> > to we use as LTSP client? Is this easy?
>
> As you can see it is under construction. If you want to help with the
> development then we should be able to work something out.

I can try to put a friend to think with you, but i only develop in
hight level laguages. It's my limitation.

I want to listen about your future upgrades about thin client. :-)

> > And i like to have a Balloon to use, as a Nokia 800 jr. :-)
> > It can boot a GNU/Linux from a USB drive? It will allow
> > the use as a hand computer. How much will cost to the
> > BalloonzCompany make that board with a color LCD and send me?
>
> It normally boots from flash

:-) Better! What is the current flash size? What is the limit?

> , but you could arrange a boot from USB
> via the initramfs if that's what you need - no problem. All the parts
> are already in the distro for that. The awkward bit here is that the
> only mature interface board with USB sockets on is the IO board from
> CUED. You can put this in a box with a display but it come out quite a
> lot fatter than an N800 at the moment :-)
>  http://balloonboard.org/gallery/300/boxdisplay.jpg

Hehehehe... Beautiful! :-)
I can use Mamona (http://dev.openbossa.org/trac/mamona)
as the Balloon SO? What are you using? Generic Debian?

> We have fitted that into a 2-chunk box, but it really wants a more
> suitable IO board that doesn't include motor controllers for robotics
> and other stuff you probably didn't want.

Yeah... but i think it can be usable...

But... Without the keyboard, What is the input interface?
Is the LCD a touch screan? (nice if it is!)
It could use Dasher as virtual keybord...

And about the LCD... How is the LCD size on the builded Balloon
that you show? Is this 1024x1024 as writed in the web site?

So... How much will cost?

> > How do i use the hand Balloom with a small DC battery?
>
> Plug the battery in the power socket :-)

Cool! :-)
So you have a battery space inside the beautiful box, right?
What is the battery type and size?

If i can buy one that, i will love to develop for this and spread
the wonderful idea. ;-)

 Aurium

> Wookey
> --
> Principal hats:  Balloonz - Toby Churchill - Aleph One - Debian
> http://wookware.org/

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